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Crisis of identity: INEC disqualifies African Peoples Congress 26 March, 2013 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, rejected the application by the African Peoples Congress, one of the political associations in contention of the acronym, APC, saying that the association breached Section 222 (a) of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution as amended. African Peoples Congress which pasted its posters all around Abuja had earlier in the day raised the alarm that INEC had plotted to deny them registration with alleged flimsy reasons saying that they would resist any such attempts and would also contest it up to the Supreme Court level, but the Commission’s Director, Public Affairs, Emmanuel Umenger when contacted had denied any such plot. Umenger, however, later confirmed to Vanguard that the Commission rejected the application from the African peoples Congress for failing to meet the stipulated requirements and that the association...

Bloodbaths: US Worried About Unending Killings in Nigeria 26 March, 2013 The United States (US) Government has begun expressing anxiety over the unending spate of killings in Nigeria, as it yesterday held a crucial closed-door meeting with key players in the country's military. The meeting, which was held about 48 hours after the explosion that occurred again in Kano in less than two weeks, was at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence with top military chiefs in attendance at the instance of the Defence minister of State, Olusola Obada. Journalists were barred from the meeting in which the United States' Ambassador to Nigeria, Terence McCulley, who came with the message from the US government was said to have expressed deep feelings over the continuous bombings, killings, maiming and destruction of property especially in the northern part the country. Journalists were earlier invited for the meeting but on arrival, the Ambassador, Mr M...

LA Times columnist thinks President Jonathan should be impeached LA Times Columnist, Joel Brinkley (pictured above) wrote that Nigeria is the most corrupt country in the world and feels president Goodluck Jonathan should be impeached. He wrote an article titled Nigeria’s Squandered Opportunity on Friday March 22nd. See it below... Just outside President Goodluck Jonathan’s office sat 17 ambulances, just in case he or one of his aides fell ill. They were seldom if ever used. No actual health-care facility nationwide had as many, and in fact a few still have none at all. But as soon as a Nigerian newspaper took a photo of the ambulances and published a story about them, they suddenly disappeared — probably to an underground garage. Jonathan is president of Nigeria, which should be among the world’s most prosperous nations. After all, it produces an estimated 2.4 million barrels of oil each and every day. With oil now selling at $93.61 a barrel, that’s $2...

10,000 Indians diagnosed with eye cancer each year Get Latest News on : Cancer IANS March 23, 2013 07:59:57 IST New Delhi : An estimated 10,000 new cases of eye cancer are diagnosed every year in the country, eye care expertsd and doctors said here Friday. They were speaking at a two-day international conference on “Oculoplasty, Aesthetics, Ocular Oncology and Squint” organised by Delhi-based eye care chain Centre for Sight (CFS). It is being attended by 50 experts and 150 doctors from all over the country. Dr. Santosh G. Honavar, director medical services at CFS, said about 10,000 people are diagnosed every year for eye-cancer. “India has a dubious distinction of being host to about 30 percent of total eye cancer patients in the world,” he said. He said the eye tumour is an life-altering disease, which can potentially wipe out vision and also endanger the life of patient. “Every year thousands are diagnosed with some form of eye cancer. However, the c...

Bill Gates offers $1 mn for a ‘better’ condom Get Latest News on : Bill Gates IANS March 26, 2013 12:30:09 IST Washington  : Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has set his sights and his vast wealth on a new way to improve the world – offering up to $1 million to anyone who can invent a “better” condom. “We are looking for a ‘Next Generation Condom’ that significantly preserves or enhances pleasure, in order to improve uptake and regular use,” the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said on its “Grand Challenges in Global Health” website. Gates is offering $100,000 in start-up funds and up to $1 million in additional money if the project is deemed promising. “The primary drawback from the male perspective is that condoms decrease pleasure as compared to no condom, creating a trade-off that many men find unacceptable, particularly given that the decisions about use must be made just prior to intercourse,” the statement added. ...

Akon: Why I'm a changed man From Isha Sesay and Jessica Ellis, CNN March 24, 2013 -- Updated 1323 GMT (2123 HKT) Akon is a Senegalese-American multi-platinum selling singer, well-known for his successful solo work and his impressive roster of collaborations. HIDE CAPTION In pictures: Akon's career << < 1 2 3 4 5 6 > >> STORY HIGHLIGHTS Akon is Senegalese-American multi-platinum selling artist and producer He has collaborated with stars including Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga Akon is releasing his fourth studio album in summer He says he wants to make a big impact in Africa (CNN) -- He calls it "my spaceship." From the soundproofed walls and floor to the large sofas and keyboard racks, there's only one prevailing color inside Akon's state-of-the-art personal studio. "It is all white," says the multi-platinum selling artis...

Airline 'fat tax': Should heavy passengers pay more? From excess luggage to excess flesh -- an economist says flight fares should be based on body weight By CNN Travel staff 26 March, 2013 Should overweight passengers be charged more? One economics professor says yes. An economics scholar in Norway has recommended that air ticket costs be calculated according to a passenger’s weight. Dr. Bharat P. Bhatta, associate professor of economics at Sogn og Fjordane University College, Norway, is proposing three models that he says, “may provide significant benefits to airlines, passengers and society at large.” In his paper , published in the Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management , Dr. Bhatta noted “a reduction of 1 kilo weight of a plane will...

No more miniskirts in Seoul? New law has South Korea buzzing By Frances Cha , CNN March 25, 2013 -- Updated 0633 GMT (1433 HKT) 'No pants' no more? South Koreans are worried pop girl groups, like T-ara shown here, may have to add to their wardrobe. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Fines of 50,000 KRW (US$45) for "overexposure" Law goes into effect March 22 Celebrities worried they won't be able to wear skimpy outfits Police say law only fines public nudity and indecency Seoul (CNN) -- Will K-Pop girl group Girls Generation have to ditch their microshorts? Will police patrol clubs in Gangnam with rulers to measure miniskirts? Is South Korea returning to its days of over-the-top censorship? These questions have charged social media this week in South Korea ahead of a revised "overexposure law" that goes into effect on March 22. Under the decree, approved by the new government during President Park Geun-hye's first Cabinet me...

15-Year-Old Girl Raped, Impregnated And Infected With HIV 26 March, 2013 In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old girlwas raped, impregnated and infected with the HIV virus. This was heard when the accused rapist, Thembinkosi Sibanda (23), pleaded guilty before Bulawayo magistrate, Mr Victor Mpofu, where he was facing charges of having sexual intercourse with a minor (statutory rape). It is the State's case as presented by Mrs Memory Ndlovu that on a date unknown to the prosecutor but some time in August last year, the accused person, Sibanda, fell in love with the minor. It is said one day in that same month, Sibanda visited the girl in the evening and begged to have sex with her. The court heard that she refuse and told Sibanda that she was not ready as she was still at school. However, the accused person reportedly sweet-tongued the girl. He allegedly told the girl that she was not supposed to be worried as he would facilitate for her to abor...

Boy Beheads Father (Photo) 26 March, 2013 The inhabitants of Buea Town are still to recover from the shock and consternation following the heinous killing of Pa Daniel Mbonde by his fourth son. Friday, 15 March marked the untimely exit of Pa Daniel Mbonde, a retired Prison Warder beheaded in his farm by his own son whose name Cameroon Tribune got as Gabriel Mbonde alias “Daddy Black”. Gabriel, 25, is presently languishing at the Buea Central Police station cell while the headless body of the father by press time (3pm Saturday) was brought to the family compound around the ‘Pala Pala field’ neighbourhood by the police for burial. As the story goes, Pa Mbonde went to his farm situated around HUT One on the slopes of Mount Fako, Friday morning with one of his sons (Ndumbe). By 4pm, the two decided to go back home and each carried a long of wood. The young Ndumbe narrated that his father asked him to go ahead since he could not walk faster to...

Dad Shoots His 2 Children While They Sleep 26 March, 2013 A 69-year-old man is accused of shooting his two adult children while they slept early Sunday, killing one and seriously injuring the other, cops said. The alleged shooter, who was not immediately identified, called 911 just before 3:30 a.m. A dispatcher talked the man out of shooting himself — just as his wife and two young grandchildren also slept inside the home in Puyallup, about 5 miles east of Tacoma. The 43-year-old daughter and 46-year-old son were taken to Tacoma General Hospital, where she died, said Puyallup Deputy Police Chief Dave McDonald. Her brother remains in grave condition. Cops weren’t releasing the names of the family members nor the exact type of gun used in the shooting. McDonald said a small caliber handgun was retrieved, and the victims, who were sleeping in separate rooms, had gunshot wounds to their heads.   The motivation behind the attack remain...

Friends & family rejoice with Naeto C as wife Nicole delivers baby boy! Posted by: Editor on March 26, 2013 in News , Starnews Leave a comment By Osagie Alonge Naeto C and wife Nicole threw a baby shower in the US just days ago Rapper Naeto C and his wife Nicole have finally welcomed their first child! Nicole delivered the bouncing baby boy yesterday evening, March 26, 2013 in Washington DC. Both mother and child are said to be doing fine. No words yet from the couple, as Naeto is yet to respond to our email. The ‘Tony Montana’ rapper who temporarily relocated to the US to be with his family, kicked off his North American tour on March 22 in Canada through till March 31. Meanwhile, congratulatory messages have been pouring in… ‘ Congrats @NaetoC and @Nick_Chi on the arrival of your brand new baby boy. God is Good Amen ‘, Storm Records boss Obi Asika wrote to them on Twitter. ‘ New addition to the family!!!!!! Super baby is here...